Famous Explorers

Project Overview

• Each team responsible for:• Choosing a famous explorer

• Researching that explorer

• Creating a multimedia presentation

• Presenting research findings to class

Project Scoring

• Your team will receive a score for each part of the project

• Look at the scoring rubric for more information

Choosing a Famous Explorer

• Each team will select (or be assigned) a famous explorer

• Next, you will work together to find information about that explorer using a variety of library resources

Developing the Presentation

• Once your research is complete, your team will work together to create a multimedia presentation!

• Use your imagination!

• Multimedia defined:• using more than one medium of expression

or communication.

Presentation Ideas

• PowerPoint

• Prezi

• Video

• Song

• News Broadcast

Project Requirements

• You must use at least two library books

• You must use at least one online encyclopedia article

• You must use at least one website

• Project will be more successful if you use more!

Questions?

• Let’s do some research!